Dubai Culture and Arts Authority is organising the 2020 Used-Book Fair to encourage the public to read more.
The fair is being held at Al Mankhool Public Library up to 24 December 2020.
The fair aims to encourage residents and citizens of all ages to develop a sustainable reading habit. It is based on the Authority’s commitment to achieving the principles of the National Reading Strategy of 2016 to 2026.
The used books are sold at a lower price to make the books accessible to all. There are a variety of both Arabic and English books available.
The fair is a part of Dubai Public Libraries’ cultural programme that was launched by the authority in 2017 under the title ‘Dubai Reads’ to contribute to the spread of knowledge, drive interest in books, and breed a passion for reading among the various categories of UAE society.
The Used Book Fair is one of the many initiatives undertaken by 'Dubai Reads' in order to promote reading within the UAE and have held multiple workshops and events to promote the benefits of reading to all.
All proceeds from the fair, which is being organised for the second consecutive year in partnership with Dubai Cares Foundation, will go towards supporting various charitable efforts.